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Town official calls rifle hunt 'a scary thought'
Associated Press WriterA change that allows rifles to be used instead of shotguns to hunt deer in more areas of southern Wisconsin this fall has some local officials fearful that safety is being compromised. "It's a scary thought," said Robert Kwiatkowski, chairman of the...Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Energy Resources, Forestry and Timber, Defense, Hunting
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Florida Legislature to re-examine property tax relief again
Tallahassee BureauFlorida's property tax wars now return to the state Legislature, a place where gridlock and battling interest groups make it difficult to achieve the deep relief that politicians promise. In the wake of a state Supreme Court ruling removing a major tax...Tags: Elections, Public Finance, State Budgets, Winter Park, Property Tax
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Cook County voters to get a say in recall debate
Supporters of a constitutional amendment to allow the recall of the governor have placed an advisory referendum question on the Nov. 4 ballot to let Cook County voters weigh in on the issue. PAGE 3Tags: Referenda
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Cook County ballot to have recall question
Come November, Cook County voters will have a say in whether the state constitution should be amended to allow for the recall of elected officials -- including the governor. Supporters of the recall amendment have quietly gotten an advisory referendum...Tags: Elections, Government, Political Candidates, Executive Branch, Referenda
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Cook County voters to weigh in on recall amendment
Chicago Tribune reporterFlying under the political radar, supporters of a constitutional amendment to allow the recall of the governor have placed an advisory referendum question on the Nov. 4 ballot to let Cook County voters weigh in on the issue. Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn,...Tags: Corrupt Practices, Elections, Rod Blagojevich, Government, Political Candidates
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Limits put on lawsuit against Planned Parenthood
A Kane County judge has thrown out significant portions of a defamation lawsuit brought by an anti-abortion group against Planned Parenthood of Illinois. Eric Scheidler and the Pro-Life Action League filed the lawsuit last fall, claiming Planned...Tags: Kane County, Family Planning, Trials, Family
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Kane County judge greatly limits defamation suit against Planned Parenthood of Illinois
A Kane County judge Tuesday threw out significant portions of a defamation lawsuit brought by an anti-abortion group against Planned Parenthood of Illinois. Eric Scheidler and the Pro-Life Action League filed the lawsuit in Circuit Court last fall....Tags: Kane County, Trials, Family Planning, Judges, Family
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Impact of vote on slots
As the November referendum on slots nears, Maryland voters can expect a barrage of warnings from proponents about what a "no" vote could mean: cuts to public education and health care, higher taxes and the demise of the state's horse racing legacy. In...Tags: Government, State Budgets, Political Candidates, Property Tax, Executive Branch
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Supervisor removal could cost $23,000
757-247-4712Call it court filing fees sticker shock. Filing petitions seeking the removal of four Gloucester County supervisors could cost more than $23,000. The Gloucester County Citizens for Accountable Representation has collected more than 5,500 voter...Tags: Gloucester (Gloucester, Virginia), Elections, Court Administration, Gloucester County
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Initiative Jeopardizes Rights
In response to the Aug. 20 Associated Press article regarding the attempts being made to form a constitutional convention ["Fighting A Ballot Question"]: I truly hope the people of Connecticut are looking at who is behind the recent surge of activity...Tags: Medicaid, Government Health Care, West Hartford, Minority Groups, Health Organizations
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City of Casselberry amendment results
Sentinel StaffAmendment 1. Adds a preamble to the city charter. -- YES 1,716 votes, 68.37% Amendment 2. Adds a phrase granting the city all powers that it's legally authorized to exercise. A general statement rather than an outline of specific powers could prevent a...Tags: Elections, Regional Authority, Casselberry, Local Elections, Labor Markets
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Mormons voice opposition to marriage initiative
SALT LAKE CITY Prompted by their church's support for a California initiative to ban gay marriage, some Mormons are voicing opposition to the proposed ban on the Internet - saying in cyberspace what they might not be able to express in church buildings....Tags: Minority Groups, Same-Sex Marriage, Marriage, Christianity, Gays and Lesbians
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